I agree with you Mel. I think the use of it comes from Vampires not wanting to associate with movie stereotypes. But still feeling they are more than an average person. People are unique. The term vampire is used because it was the best fit for the condition when someone decided the condition needed a title. And I only use the word condition as a way to show there is something different going on with that group of people. There is nothing wrong with wanting to feel special or different as long as it is not done so by putting others down.

To me in a way it is like a homosexual person calling a straight person a mundane because he/she is not homosexual. And I have no problem with people who live that lifestyle. Two of my closest friends are a lesbian couple. I just used it as an example to show what I am trying to say.

I dislike the word as well. It seems  to me that it looks down on nonvampires. I feel the same way about the word "donor" but haven't found another word to replace it yet.

In this setting the word mundane is used in a more insulting manner. Mainly meaning plain or ordinary. Everyone is special. and having vampiric traits alone does not necessarily make someone special.

I absolutley agree with yall. I definitley don't think that there should be a title like that for anyone. Good post, Melissa.

I think I may need to reiterate here and I'm quoting here so I can respond and make it very clear.


First of all, we are all human. I don't care, vampire, witch, some form of otherkin (Which we do not discuss here), doesn't matter, we are all human! It's not really a matter of preference on this site, the reason I wrote up this topic is to let others know we don't appreciate the word, we don't like the word here and we do not use it on this site. I know there are sites out there that use it, but in my opinion it's very rude, it's derogatory and has no place. When terms like this is used, it doesn't further acceptance and understanding. It does the opposite, it separates people. If we are to grow and understand and accept each other and gain any knowledge of each other, we can't just toss around words like "Mundane". That's not what I'm trying to do here. It's about allowing people to share their experiences, share their knowledge, gain understanding and acceptance, and get past the mentality of it's "Us" against "Them".


Actually no, it's not the wrong definition of the term. It's just another definition. And as humans, we all are spiritually inclined. We may at times lose some of that spirituality or lose our way, but as humans, we all have a spiritual connection of some kind, we all have a soul.
I find that people that have a tendency to use such words are insecure of themselves and are trying to make themselves look superior to others, they need some kind of recognition that they are not the same as others. Being a vampire, doesn't make one superior over others, it just makes them different. Plain and simple.

I think Bobby summed it up best when he said:

I have to agree.  It is part of why I do not use the term "omnivore" when I describe those who are not vegetarians (I am new to the lifestyle, but still).  While it is scientifically correct, I find non-vegetarian more respectful and less segregating.  I have also heard people use the term "flesh eater", and I find that far worst than calling someone a "meat eater."  I do not want others to feel like I am sticking my nose in the air with them, nor to come across as abrasive to them.  To me, it is no different from an elf in a fantasy world calling a human an "ape."

When approaching those who are of an Abrahamic faith, I do not try to use slang.  I do not call a Christian a Xian.  I do not call a Muslim a "raghead."  When a religious fanatic bashes my lifestyle, it makes me no better to call them a term that often comes across as condescending.  None of it promotes inclusion.  I myself am getting weary of the "Us vs. Them" mentality, as well.  It only promotes hatred and degradation of a community.

Sincerely,
ResplendentSeraphim